Supervisor, Procurement

Caturus Management Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Caturus Management Services, LLC, based in Houston, seeks a Supervisor, Procurement to lead sourcing for downstream and upstream operations. You will supervise procurement activities, guide negotiations, and optimize supplier performance to ensure timely, cost-effective purchases aligned with safety and regulatory standards.

The role collaborates across operations, maintenance, and engineering to define requirements, manage supplier risk, and drive continuous improvement in procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise procurement and sourcing activities for materials, equipment, and services supporting downstream and upstream operations.
• Lead negotiations and contract management for high-value sourcing initiatives.
• Implement sourcing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement process including bid preparation, supplier evaluation, contracts, and POs.
• Provide day-to-day direction to procurement personnel to ensure productivity and compliance.
• Establish relationships with strategic suppliers and service providers for continuity.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Negotiation

ERP Systems

Spend Analysis

Supplier Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPSM/CSCP certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Supervisor, Procurement

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US TX Houston - Technip Office

Description

About Us: The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.

Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.

Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.

Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re‑engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world‑class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best‑in‑class environmental standards.

Job Description

Position Summary: The Supervisor, Procurement is responsible for overseeing procurement and strategic sourcing activities supporting the organization's downstream and upstream operations. This role supervises procurement activities across the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract administration, purchase order management, and supplier performance monitoring.

The Supervisor partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, projects, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure the timely, cost‑effective, and reliable acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. This position promotes procurement process consistency, cost optimization, supplier accountability, and compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards. The Supervisor also supports continuous improvement initiatives and ensures procurement activities align with operational priorities and business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and coordinate procurement and sourcing activities for materials, equipment, and services supporting downstream and upstream operations.
• Perform the same hands‑on sourcing and contract management activities as Procurement Specialists for high‑profile, high‑value, or strategically significant sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Implement sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, supplier reliability, and overall value.
• Oversee or personally conduct the end‑to‑end procurement process, including bid preparation, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, contract execution, purchase order management, and order follow‑up.
• Provide day‑to‑day direction, guidance, and support to procurement personnel, as applicable, to promote productivity, accountability, and adherence to established processes.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with strategic suppliers, contractors, and service providers to support operational requirements and business continuity.
• Lead, personally conduct or support negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, service agreements, and contractual conditions to maximize value and mitigate business risk.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, project management, and other stakeholders to define procurement requirements, establish priorities, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify service or delivery issues, and coordinate corrective actions to improve reliability, quality, responsiveness, and service levels.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, competitive sourcing, and supplier consolidation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated approval authorities, contractual requirements, regulatory obligations, and ethical business practices.
• Support capital projects, maintenance activities, turnaround planning, and operational initiatives through effective procurement planning, sourcing, and execution.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and prepare reports related to spend, savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, delivery, and process effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records and support internal and external audits, as required.
• Promote consistent application of procurement procedures, internal controls, risk management practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate significant supplier, commercial, delivery, or compliance issues to the Manager, Procurement and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Education, Certificates, and Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or similar certification preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience.
• Oil and gas industry experience required.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and service agreements.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving complex procurement challenges.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms.
• Demonstrated success driving cost reduction, supplier performance improvements, and sourcing initiatives.
• Experience supporting refinery, terminal, pipeline, manufacturing, energy, or other industrial operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of procurement principles, strategic sourcing methodologies, and contract management practices.
• Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing strategies, procurement analytics, and purchasing best practices.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, commercial terms, and operational risks.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and spend analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.